Super Sloppy Joes

Saucy, sweet-and-tangy ground beef piled onto toasted buns for the ultimate weeknight comfort sandwich.

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 1/4 lbs ground beef sirloin
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1 red bell pepper, finely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, chopped
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon steak seasoning
• 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 2 cups tomato sauce
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste

Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

• 4 burger rolls, split and toasted

Directions

1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, crumbling, until browned, 4 to 5 minutes.
2. Add the onion, bell pepper, and garlic and cook until softened, 5 minutes.
3. Stir in the brown sugar, steak seasoning, vinegar, and Worcestershire.
4. Add the tomato sauce and tomato paste, season with salt and pepper, and simmer until thickened, 5 to 7 minutes.
5. Spoon the saucy beef generously onto the toasted rolls and serve.

Notes

Adapted from Rachael Ray’s Super Sloppy Joes.